Crime in Maryport South: statistics, rates and trends
463 crimes were recorded in Maryport South in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Maryport South at a glance
- Crime trends in Maryport South
- Types of crime in Maryport South
- Maryport South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Maryport South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maryport South
- Population and deprivation in Maryport South
- Questions about crime in Maryport South
- About this data
463 crimes were recorded in Maryport South in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 243 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Maryport South has the 1,555th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maryport South | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 463 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.1 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,256 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maryport South was highest in the year to July 2018 (468 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (377). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 463 | 88.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 377 | 71.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 448 | 85.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 438 | 83.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 413 | 78.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 397 | 75.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 459 | 87.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 431 | 82.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 468 | 89.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maryport South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 46.2 | 1.35 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 12.2 | 1.80 | +23% |
| Public order | 46 | 8.8 | 1.32 | +21% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.0 | 1.13 | +950% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.0 | 0.20 | -16% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.7 | 0.81 | +8% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.90 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.92 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Maryport South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maryport South recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 52.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maryport South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maryport South recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maryport South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maryport South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maryport South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maryport South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 950% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maryport South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maryport South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maryport South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maryport South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maryport South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maryport South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maryport South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maryport South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maryport South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maryport South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maryport South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maryport South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maryport South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maryport South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Maryport South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Maryport South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maryport South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maryport South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Maryport South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maryport South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maryport South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport North | 656 | 101.6 | +15% |
| Seaton | 574 | 87.1 | -1% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 263 | 32.3 | -63% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 953 | 122.2 | +39% |
| St Michael's | 780 | 165.1 | +87% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 663 | 98.1 | +11% |
| Cockermouth South | 190 | 28.0 | -68% |
| Harrington | 516 | 70.1 | -20% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Maryport South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Centenary Close | 34 |
| On or near Grasmere Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Ewanrigg Brow | 21 |
| On or near Mosedale Crescent | 20 |
| On or near School Drive | 16 |
| On or near The Arches | 15 |
| On or near Buttermere Road | 14 |
| On or near Alne Road | 14 |
| On or near The Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Heatherfields | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maryport South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 44.5% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 17.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 16.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.3% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
Maryport South has an estimated population of 5,256. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maryport South sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maryport South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% |
| Social rented homes | 37.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.4% |
Is Maryport South a safe place to live?
Maryport South recorded 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Maryport South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (64).
Is crime in Maryport South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maryport South was up 23% on the year before: 463 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maryport South?
Maryport South is policed by Cumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Maryport South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.